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Princess of Wales Makes First Visit to RAF Coningsby in Role as Royal Honorary Air Commodore

The 2023 appointment transferred the base’s honorary post from Prince William to her to underscore royal support for UK air defense.

Overview

  • She inspected a Typhoon fighter jet and received briefings on recent operations, including RAF support to NATO in Poland.
  • She met personnel from the Quick Reaction Alert mission that provides 24/7 protection of UK airspace at one of the country’s two QRA stations.
  • She toured the Typhoon Future Synthetic Training Facility, which integrates real‑world mission software for complex pilot training.
  • She visited the station’s welfare Lounge and spoke with junior ranks and families about life and support on base.
  • Photos from the visit published by The Sun show her trying a Typhoon flight simulator.